Fumigation handles a whole structure at once. The building is wrapped in a tent and filled with a gas that passes through walls, furniture and everything stored inside. It is the most intensive bed bug treatment and is reserved for infestations that have reached throughout a home.
When Tenting Is the Right Call
- Bed bugs are in most rooms, not only where people sleep.
- A heat or chemical plan has already failed.
- The home holds too many belongings to treat item by item.
- A small multi-unit building needs all units treated together.
How Structural Fumigation Works in California
- AssessAfter measuring the house, the fumigator gives you a prep checklist on paper.
- CoverThe building is tarped and posted with warning signs.
- ReleaseThe gas goes in under a licensed fumigator and stays for the time the label sets.
- Air outThe tarps come off, the house ventilates and the air is tested.
Fumigation in Forestville
Most Forestville cases are handled with heat or chemical work, but tenting can suit a heavily infested house. Redwoods close to the roofline, sloped lots and outbuildings can complicate the tarping, so ask the fumigator what is included and whether any cottage on the parcel will be treated too. A good quote explains why tenting is the better choice for your home.
How to Prepare
- Bag food, medicine and pet food in the approved bags or take them away.
- Book 2 to 3 nights elsewhere for all people and pets.
- Water the soil next to the house and cut back limbs touching the siding or roof.
- Open gates and clear paths so the crew can walk all around the building.
Questions About Fumigation
How many nights away should we plan for?
Plan on 2 to 3, while the house is treated, aired out and cleared by air testing.
Does tenting keep bed bugs away for good?
No. Fumigant leaves no residue, so new bugs brought in later can start another problem. Many companies follow up with a residual product.
How your call is handled: Bed Bug Control CA is a free referral service. When you call or send the form, you are connected with an independent, licensed pest control company that serves Forestville. That company inspects, quotes and does the work.